
Friends Without Benefits
One woman. One man. Thirty plus years of strictly platonic friendship with ZERO romantic history between them.This is Friends Without Benefits.Rachel Sobel is the face behind the popular blog and Instagram account, Whine and Cheez-its. She is the mother of two, a do-over wife, and award-winning writer, author and speaker.Dale McLean is a South Florida entertainment staple affectionately known as Uptown Dale. He is a bachelor, owner of a successful entertainment company, television personality and in-arena host for the Miami Heat.Together they tackle a range of topics around relationships, dating and current events, all with a banter that has been brewed to perfection for decades.Follow Rachel at www.instagram.com/whineandcheezitsFollow Dale at www.instagram.com/uptowndale
Latest episodes

May 19, 2022 • 27min
Ep. 4: That Time Dale was Duped by Abercrombie
Episode 4 is a little continuation of our reality TV chat from our previous conversation. Rachel did her homework and binged a few shows that Dale was horrified she hadn’t seen yet. And after watching the Abercrombie documentary, Dale shares his revelations about being bamboozled by them back in the day. You can follow Rachel on Instagram at @whineandcheezits and Dale at @uptowndale Show created and hosted by Rachel Sobel and Dale McLean. Produced and edited by Let’s Podcast Now Recorded at TES Studio 954 If you like what you hear please subscribe and better yet leave a review.

May 3, 2022 • 34min
Ep. 3: The Dealbreakers Episode
We’re back to talk about some dealbreakers in relationships. What makes you hit the pause button or stop exploring a new relationship completely? How do you handle it when you see dealbreakers in a friend’s relationship and don’t like the person they are dating? There’s also a heated discussion about bringing your dog everywhere (especially in strollers) as a potential dealbreaker. You can follow Rachel on Instagram at @whineandcheezits and Dale at @uptowndale Show created and hosted by Rachel Sobel and Dale McLean. Produced and edited by Let’s Podcast Now Recorded at TES Studio 954 If you like what you hear please subscribe and better yet leave a review.

Apr 26, 2022 • 34min
Ep 2: Reality TV Superfans
One of the many things Rachel and Dale have in common is their love for reality TV. From the Bachelor to Survivor, they both have their faves and A LOT to say. Love it or hate it author and speaker, Rachel Sobel, and the Miami Heat in arena host, Dale McLean, talk about why people are drawn to this genre and even cover “show cheating” among couples who watch shows together. Do you password share? Are you part of an arranged marriage? Obsessed with cults? What are your thoughts on mud flaps... I mean fake eyelashes? Slide into the DM's and share. If you leave a voice message, we may even air your comment on future episodes. You can follow Rachel on Instagram at @whineandcheezits and Dale at @uptowndale Show created and hosted by Rachel Sobel and Dale McLean. Produced and edited by Let’s Podcast Now Recorded at TES Studio 954 If you like what you hear please subscribe and better yet leave a review.

Apr 19, 2022 • 30min
Ep 1: Can Men and Women Be Friends?
On our very first episode of Friends Without Benefits, obviously inspired by the name, we dig into the polarizing question if men and women can be friends. Can you be friends with an ex? Can you stay friends with a friend with benefits? Where is the line? We also talk about being in a relationship and how your partner might feel about you continuing friendships with exes. Did we really leave halter tops in the 70's? You can follow Rachel on Instagram at @whineandcheezits and Dale at @uptowndale Show created and hosted by Rachel Sobel and Dale McLean. Produced and edited by Let’s Podcast Now Recorded at TES Studio 954 If you like what you hear please subscribe and better yet leave a review.

Apr 17, 2022 • 2min
The Intro
One woman. One man. Thirty plus years of strictly platonic friendship with ZERO romantic history between them. This is Friends Without Benefits. Rachel Sobel is the face behind the popular blog and Instagram account, Whine and Cheez-its. She is the mother of two, a do-over wife, and award-winning writer, author and speaker. Dale McLean is a South Florida entertainment staple affectionately known as Uptown Dale. He is a bachelor, owner of a successful entertainment company, television personality and in-arena host for the Miami Heat. Together they tackle a range of topics around relationships, dating and current events, all with a banter that has been brewed to perfection for decades. Follow Rachel at www.instagram.com/whineandcheezits Follow Dale at www.instagram.com/uptowndale
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